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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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